Christina Hayfron-Benjamin, MD

Internal Medicine

(413) 789-6800Agawam, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Christina Hayfron-Benjamin, MD in person in Agawam or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,755 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Agawam32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2774dNPPES updated 2018-10-01 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

230 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001-1838

Fax: (413) 789-5171
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

11.25%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)

11.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.8%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

639

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

874

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,606

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $646k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Howard University College of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Christina Hayfron-Benjamin

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christina Hayfron-Benjamin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Agawam required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christina Hayfron-Benjamin

NPI records show Dr. Hayfron-Benjamin as active with telehealth listed in Agawam, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 789-6800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.

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